Crystal light vs Essential Daily Hydration Variety Pack
Overall, Crystal light has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 3 of our comparison points versus 2.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Crystal light | Essential Daily Hydration Va... |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | e |
| NOVA group | 4 | 3 |
| Calories | 500 kcal | 129 kcal |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g | 8.1 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | — |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
| Additives | 8 | 2 |
| Allergens | Soybeans | None listed |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Essential Daily Hydration Variety Pack has 74% fewer calories (129 kcal vs 500 kcal).
- Crystal light has no salt, while Essential Daily Hydration Variety Pack has 8.1 g.
- Crystal light has the better Nutri-Score.
- Essential Daily Hydration Variety Pack is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only Crystal light lists: Soybeans.
Ingredients
Crystal light
CITRIC ACID, MALTODEXTRIN, ASPARTAME, CAFFEINE, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, ARTIFICIAL COLOR, RED 40, TOCOPHEROL, YELLOW 5, BLUE 1, SOY LECITHIN, CITRIC ACID, MALTODEXTRIN, ASPARTAME, CAFFEINE, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, NATURAL FLAVOR, SOY LECITHIN, ARTIFICIAL COLOR, YELLOW 5, CITRIC ACID, MALTODEXTRIN, ASPARTAME, CAFFEINE, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, ARTIFICIAL COLOR, NATURAL FLAVOR, RED 40, BLUE 1, CITRIC ACID, ASPARTAME, MALTODEXTRIN, CAFFEINE, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, NATURAL FLAVOR, SOY LECITHIN, YELLOW 5, RED 40
Essential Daily Hydration Variety Pack
Organic Lemon, Potassium Citrate, Non-GMO Citric Acid, Calcium Citrate, Magnesium Citrate, Himalayan Sea Salt, Organic Stevia, Organic Orange, Potassium Citrate, Non-GMO Citric Acid, Calcium Citrate, Magnesium Citrate, Himalayan Sea Salt, Organic Stevia, Organic Berry, Potassium Citrate, Non-GMO Malic Acid, Calcium Citrate, Magnesium Citrate. Himalayan Sea Salt, Organic Stevia, Organic Watermelon. Potassium Citrate, Non-GMO Malic Acid, Calcium Citrate, Magnesium Citrate, Himalayan Sea Salt. Organic Stevia, Organic Cherry, Organic Pomegranate, Potassium Citrate, Non-GMO Malic Acid. Calcium Citrate, Magnesium Citrate, Himalayan Sea Salt, Organic Stevia, Organic Lemon, Organic Strawberry, Potassium Citrate, Non-GMO Citric Acid, Non-GMO Malic Acid, Calcium Citrate, Magnesium Citrate, Himalayan Sea Salt, Organic Stevia
FAQ
Which is healthier: Crystal light or Essential Daily Hydration Variety Pack?
Overall, Crystal light has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Essential Daily Hydration Variety Pack has fewer calories: 129 kcal versus 500 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Crystal light has less sugar: 0 g versus 0 g per 100 g.